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THEMES OF THE BIBLE BOOKS MADE EASYSimplified in one or two sentences God reveals himself through his Word. When he speaks, he teaches us what he is like, how he acts, and how he desires us to respond. As a whole, the Bible is about God. It’s?about?God the?Father displaying his glory through God the Son?by the power of God the Holy Spirit.The Bible is one book made up of 66 books. Each book has a major theme that emphasizes an aspect of God’s character or a way he is working to carry out his perfect plan. What follows is an attempt to capture these themes. These themes are certainly simplified but I hope?you’ll be helped by considering them.For those wanting to dig deeper in Bible Book Theme study go here.Bible: God of JesusOld Testament: AnticipationGospels: ManifestationActs: ProclamationEpistles: ExplanationRevelation: ConsummationOLD TESTAMENTThe PentateuchGenesis: God of Promise – BeginningsDescribes the creation; gives the history of the old world, and of the steps taken by God toward the formation of theocracy.Exodus: God of Power – Deliverance The history of Israel's departure from Egypt; the giving of the law; the tabernacle.Leviticus: God of Purity - InstructionThe ceremonial law.Numbers: God of Perseverance – JourneysThe census of the people; the story of the wanderings in the wilderness.Deuteronomy: God of Preparation – ObedienceThe law rehearsed; the death of Moses.History?Joshua: God of the Land – ConquestThe story of the conquest and partition of Canaan.Judges: God of the Rebels – Deterioration and DeliveranceThe history of the nation from Joshua to Samson.Ruth: God of Redemption – RedemptionThe story of the ancestors of the royal family of Judah1 Samuel: God of the Heart – TransitionThe story of the nation during the judgeship of Samuel and the reign of Saul.2 Samuel: God of the Throne – Unification Story of the reign of David.1 Kings: God of Israel – Disruption1 Kings & 2 Kings contain the history of the nation from David's death and Solomon's accession to the destruction of the kingdom of Judah and the desolation of Jerusalem.2 Kings: God of Israel –Dispersion1 Chronicles: God of Judah – Israel’s Spiritual History 1 & 2 Chronicles are so called as being the record made by the appointed historiographers of the kingdoms of Judah and Israel; they are the official histories of those kingdoms.2 Chronicles: God of Judah – Israel’s Spiritual HeritageEzra: God of the Temple – RestorationThe story of the return of the Jews from the Babylon captivity, and of the rebuilding of the temple.Nehemiah: God of the Wall – ReconstructionA further account of the rebuilding of the temple and city, and of the obstacles encountered and overcome.Esther: God of the Gallows – PreservationThe story of a Jewess who becomes queen of Persia and saves the Jewish people from destruction. WisdomJob: God of Pain – Blessings Through SufferingsThe story of the trials and patience of a holy man of Edom.Psalms: God of Praise – PraiseA collection of sacred poems intended for use in the worship of Jehovah. Chiefly the productions of David.Proverbs: God of Prudence – Practical Wisdom The wise sayings of Solomon.Ecclesiastes: God of Purpose – All is Vanity Apart from GodA poem respecting the vanity of earthly things.Song of Solomon: God of Passion – Love and MarriageAn allegory relating to the church.Major Prophets?Isaiah: God of Glory – SalvationProphecies respecting Christ and his kingdom.Jeremiah: God of Weeping – Judgment Prophecies announcing the captivity of Judah, its sufferings, and the final overthrow of its enemies.Lamentations: God of Faithfulness – LamentThe utterance of Jeremiah's sorrow upon the capture of Jerusalem and the destruction of the temple.Ezekiel: God of Visions – The Glory of the LordMessages of warning and comfort to the Jews in their captivity.Daniel: God of History- The Sovereignty of GodA narrative of some of the occurrences of the captivity, and a series of prophecies concerning Christ.Minor?ProphetsHosea: God of the?Unfaithful – UnfaithfulnessProphecies relating to Christ and the latter daysJoel: God of the Locusts – The Day of the LordPrediction of woes upon Judah, and of the favor with which God will receive the penitent people.Amos: God of the Oppressed – Judgment Prediction that Israel and other neighboring nations will be punished by conquerors from the north, and of the fulfillment of the Messiah's kingdom.Obadiah: God of the Mountain – Righteous JudgementPrediction of the desolation of Edom.Jonah: God of Compassion – God’s Grace to All PeopleProphecies relating to Nineveh.Micah: God of Justice – Divine JudgmentPredictions relating to the invasions and the birth of the Messiah in Bethlehem.Nahum: God of Wrath – Consolation Prediction of the downfall of Assyria.Habakkuk: God of Sovereignty – Trusting a Sovereign GodA prediction of the doom of the Chaldeans.Zephaniah: God of Judgment – The “Great Day of the Lord”A prediction of the overthrow of Judah for its idolatry and wickedness.Haggai: God of Renewal – Rebuilding the TempleProphecies concerning the rebuilding of the temple.Zechariah: God of Restoration – God’s DeliveranceProphecies relating to the rebuilding of the temple and the Messiah.Malachi: God of Worship – Formalism RebukedProphecies relating to the calling of the Gentiles and the coming of Christ.THE NEW TESTAMENTGospelsMatthew: God of the Jews – The Kingdom of GodA brief history of the life of Christ.Mark: God of the Romans – The Suffering ServantA brief history of the life of Christ, supplying some incidents omitted by St. Matthew.Luke: God of the Outcast – The Perfect ManThe history of the life of Christ, with especial reference to his most important acts and discourses.John: God of the World – The Son of GodThe life of Christ, giving important discourses not related by the other evangelists.HistoryActs: God of Power – The Spread of the GospelThe history of the labors of the apostles and of the foundation of the Christian Church.Pauline EpistlesRomans: God of Righteousness – The Righteousness of GodOn the doctrine of justification by Christ.1 Corinthians: God of Holiness – Christian Conduct A letter from St. Paul to the Corinthians, correcting errors into which they had fallen.2 Corinthians: God of Weakness – Paul’s Defense of his ApostleshipPaul confirms his disciples in their faith, and vindicates his own character.Galatians: God of Justification – Freedom in ChristPaul maintains that we are justified by faith, and not by rites.Ephesians: God of Unity – Blessings in ChristOn the power of divine grace.Philippians: God of Joy – The Joy Filled LifeThe beauty of Christian kindness.Colossians: God of Preeminence – The Supremacy of ChristPaul warns his disciples against errors, and exhorts to certain duties.1 Thessalonians: God of Encouragement – Concern for the ChurchPaul exhorts his disciples to continue in the faith and in holy conversation.2 Thessalonians: God of Admonishment – Living in HopePaul corrects an error concerning the speedy coming of Christ the second time.1 Timothy: God of Godliness – Instructions for a Young DisciplePaul instructs Timothy in the duty of a pastor, and encourages him in the work of the ministry in 1 & 2 Timothy.2 Timothy: God of Endurance – A Charge to Faithful Ministry Titus: God of Works – A Manual of Conduct Paul encourages Titus in the performance of his ministerial duties.Philemon: God of Reconciliation – ForgivenessAn appeal to a converted master to receive a converted escaped slave with kindness.General EpistlesHebrews: God of Fulfillment – The Superiority of ChristPaul maintains that Christ is the substance of the ceremonial law.James: God of Trials – Genuine FaithA treatise on the efficacy of faith united with good works.1 Peter: God of?the Persecuted – Responding to Suffering Exhortations to a Christian life, with various warnings and predictions in 1 & 2 Peter.2 Peter: God of Patience – Warning Against False Teachers 1 John: God of Love – Fellowship with God Respecting the person of our Lord, and an exhortation to Christian love and conduct.2 John: God of Truth – Christian DiscernmentJohn warns a converted lady against false teachers.3 John: God of Discernment – Christian Hospitality A letter to Gaius, praising him for his hospitality.Jude: God of Protection – Contending for the FaithWarnings against deceivers.ProphecyRevelation: God of Eternity – The Unveiling of Jesus Christ The future of the Church foretold.Looking for more Theme Bible Book Summary. Our Theme Bible Book Paragraph Summary of each Bible Book starting at Genesis and finishing at Book of Relation. For those wanting to dig deeper in a theme study go here.Questions God. Com / ? 2016 / 70 Bible Reading Plans / Bible Study MethodsFinding Answers to Life’s Meaning, Life’s Purpose, Life’s Journey, Life’s Questions! ................
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